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Women's Movement and Science Fiction Films, 1994.
A look at the impact of feminism on society and the expansion of the women's roles in "Star Wars" by George Lucas, "Starman" by John Carpenter and "Alien" by Ridley Scott.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, £ 61.95
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"Introduction
Science fiction is not a matter of creating a future out of whole cloth. Rather, it is a method of projecting current interests and trends into the future to see what they would mean in a changed environment. Most science fiction thus speaks directly to the time in which it is written by using the device of the future or of some technological change as a means of exploring issues of interest in the here and now, which may also be interests that are considered universal and timeless. It is also possible to analyze science fiction, as any other genre, in terms of a specific issue to see how its creators may have addressed these issues and how they may reflect the time in which they live, however inadvertently. It is not clear that most writers of science fiction have an understanding of and ideas..."
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Semiotics in Science Fiction Films, 2008.
An analysis of visual semiotics and popular culture in modern science fiction films.
2,277 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper explores science fiction films. It particularly discusses semiotics and how it expands our understanding of popular culture and visual signs in our mass media culture. The paper argues that modern cinematic technologies allow directors an unprecedented capability to shape the visual cinematic codes and iconography of their works and thereby multiply the levels of signification upon which their films operate.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Cinema of the Mind's Eye
Special Effects and the Post-modern
Conclusion
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"In this regard, the assertion that "films are metaphorical mirrors of life" (Danesi 88) is placed under significant pressure as the "real-life activities" (Danesi 88) that are represented in the science fiction film increasingly bear no connection at all to real-life as we understand it in the modern world. In particular, with the advent of digital technologies, entire cinematic environments can be created in which - while the characters are still recognizably human and have human concerns - the visual signification is alien to anything in our existence. In this way, science fiction films can be seen as visual signs of postmodernity, simulating a reality so perfect that it is indistinguishable from our own and yet, at the same time, utterly alien, that it calls into question our understanding of reality itself."
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Science Fiction Films, 2002.
Analyzes three feature films to show how they epitomize the genre of film known as science fiction.
2,547 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 54.95
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The range of subjects that Science Fiction films can cover makes the genre a broad field. This paper examines one recognized subgroup which features alien contact. This theme first emerged in the 1951 film "The Thing From Another World". To consider the development of feature films involving alien contact, three examples are discussed in this paper. Firstly, Spielberg?s "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977), secondly "Contact" (1996) and, finally, "Solaris" (2002). These films are each discussed for the purpose of showing how they fit into the science fiction genre.
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"In this scene, Spielberg uses special effects in the form of lighting and the scene has a strong visual appeal. However, this visual appeal also creates a certain mood. The entire focus of the movie is based on showing that aliens encounters are not necessarily going to be the feared event that everyone should panic over. Spielberg?s perspective is that it is more likely to be a peaceful and moving event. The visual appeal effectively creates this exact response in the viewer. The beauty of the lights and the scene creates a sense of calmness and awe, rather than anything that suggests fright. The important point is that the special effects create a mood that enhances the meaning of the film. It is this effective use of special effects that resulted in the new era. Spielberg showed how special effects could create meaning and this was the basis of their success, not just the fact that it was a nice scene to look at."
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Science Fiction in Film and Literature, 2002.
A paper which explores of the way science fiction is presented in film and literary form.
2,270 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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The paper explores the theme of science fiction in film and literature since its beginnings with Jules Verne's writings at the end of the nineteenth century. The paper shows how the best science fiction, both literary and filmic, explores issues of the individual in society, the nature of what it means to be human, and the morality of human decision making. While science fiction may be set in the future, it speaks to its contemporary audience about their problems and concerns. Science fiction works studied in this paper include Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World", George Orwell's "1984", Fritz Lang's 1920s film "Metropolis" and the film "Blade Runner", directed by Ridley Scott.
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"Novels like Brave New World and 1984 were written in reaction to totalitarian regimes of the time and so used a possible future to comment on a real present. In his novel 1984, George Orwell warned of the seductions of government thought control as he saw them developing in the Soviet Union and elsewhere because of the tensions after World War II, and while the world never reached the state of control seen in that book, it did tend in that direction in response to threats, real and perceived. Huxley extended ideas about government control and psychological testing from his time into the future. Evgeny Zamiatin's We is another novel about a totalitarian regime, a reaction to the same political realities of the 1930s and 1940s."
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A Comparison of Science Fiction Film Classics, 2004.
A comparison of two science fiction films: "Alien" and "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers".
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper is a comparative analysis of two movies, "Alien," and the science fiction classic "Invasion of the Body Snatchers."
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Science Fiction Film Analysis, 2004.
A comparative review of the films, "The Terminator", "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines", and "The Matrix Revolutions".
1,935 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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This paper examines the films, "The Terminator", "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines", and "The Matrix Revolutions" by providing an overview of the plots, including a look at the characters, the directors, and other interesting film particulars. It also reviews what the critics had to say about each film as a film in its own right and as part of a trilogy of films.
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"It is the ?Year of Darkness,? 2029, and a powerful and intelligent computer named Skynet continues to battle human resistance on Earth, after nearly ? but not completely ? destroying all members of the human race in 1997. Skynet has learned how to send its cyborg assassin warriors (Terminators) backward through time travel; the story is built around Skynet sending The Terminator (Schwarzenegger) back to 1984, on a mission to kill the mother of one of the leaders of the resistance against Skynet. The mother in question is Sarah Conner (played by Linda Hamilton), whose son, John Conner, if allowed to be born, will later lead the remaining members of the human race in a winning campaign against the machines ? unless, of course, The Terminator can kill Sarah Conner and erase the possibility of John Conner battling the machines."
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Science Fiction, 2002.
A paper exploring the meaning of the term "science fiction" and various literary works and films which have impacted readers and viewers.
2,965 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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A paper written in question-and-answer form where science fiction as an art in literature and films is explored. Subjects covered are works which have impacted viewers and readers over the years, themes of these works and dystopias. Example of questions are: Who are some of the great writers of the past in Science fiction?, What exactly is science fiction as compared to horror, mystery, or adventure novels?, What is the movie "Fahrenheit 451" about? and many more.
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"(14) What is the society in Fahrenheit 451 like? Everyone is told they are part of a larger family. They are all cousins. This Utopian society is actually a dysfunctional one in which people are hunted down on TV for any violation of the rules. In one scene everyone in a neighborhood is ordered outside the home to look for a runner. The people obey and stand outside their homes as ordered. It is reminiscent of a scene in China during President Ford's visit when an unexpected snow fell in the middle of the night. Block monitors alerted the people and everyone was out with brooms to clear the sidewalks. This is what a totalitarian society can do. It can provide what the state wants and control the actions of their people. Some people will accept this type of society but most will find it stupefying."
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Bad Engineering in Science Fiction, 2004.
This paper discusses that four works of science fiction stand out for their use of bad engineering: Jules Verne?s ?From the Earth to the Moon? (1865); Karel Capek?s ?R.U.R?(1921); Fritz Lang?s ?Metropolis? (1926); and Maurice Elvey?s ?Transatlantic Tunnel
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses that some of the devices and instruments featured in many popular science fiction novels and films are, in essence, conceived through bad engineering, meaning that these devices and instruments are neither practical nor possible according to present scientific knowledge. The author points out that Verne?s ?rocket to the moon? stands as the ultimate example of bad engineering, even when one takes into consideration that Verne was using his imagination as a means of conveying his ideas to the reading public, who, at the time of the novel?s publication, were obviously quite ignorant of science. The paper relates that Capek?s plot in ?R.U.R? is the seminal robot motif that has influenced every science fiction film, but the vision of creating a race of robots that take over the roles usually assigned to human beings in the context of work and labor was far-fetched for its time and is still so even in the 21st century.
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"Michel Ardan then suggests that the spaceship launching will be powered by a formidable quantity of guncotton, and that the occupants of this spaceship will be protected from the shock of the launch by a layer of water filling the space between the vehicle?s double walls. There will also be thick glass portholes for observation, sealed during the liftoff and then opened by screws controlled from the inside of the vehicle. The air supply will be renewed by oxygen obtained by heating potassium chlorate, a powerful oxidizing agent. The flight, of course, will be monitored from the ground by a powerful Rocky Mountain telescope operated by the Cambridge observatory."
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Science Fiction in the United States, 2008.
A discussion of the history of science fiction in the United States.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper examines how science fiction in the United States has gone through three main periods: Introduction, Golden Age, and Post-War Era. The paper points out that, in the United States, the beginning of science fiction was vague, starting in the nineteenth century. The paper then takes a look at Edgar Allan Poe as one of the first American science fiction authors. The paper concludes that, although the genre of science fiction had a humble beginning, in a short period of time it surfaced into an extremely popular type of literature.
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"Therefore there was an interim in the immense success that science fiction had experienced in the Golden age. However, immediately when the war ended, there came "another boom time for science fiction." Major writers who were involved in the war began writing again. Many talented new writers came into the spotlight. Magazines that made it past the difficult times of World War II were now more popular than ever (American). Some authors of this time period were A.E. Van Vogt, J.G. Ballard, Ray Bradbury, Poul Anderson, and Frank Herbert. Post-war science-fiction authors had some new approaches in their works. Most of their works became about predictions of future societies on Earth, the consequences of space travel, and "imaginative explorations of forms of intelligent life and their societies in other worlds" (Science Merriam). Ray Bradbury was a key figure from the post-war era. He was one of the most illustrious science-fiction writers of his generation. Even though Bradbury's works verged on fantasy, most of them are considered science fiction. Two of his most famous works were The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451. The Martian Chronicles was a series of linked short stories, and Fahrenheit 451 began as a short story named "The Fireman. A major change occurred in the science-fiction industry when the paperback industry overtook the "pulp" magazine's "exclusive hold on science fiction" (American). This significantly increased the popularity of science fiction."
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Science Fiction, 2004.
This paper discusses science fiction, an interesting genre because it blends the fantastic elements of life with some of the ordinary elements of life.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper explains that science fiction is a genre often associated with the impossible or the unreal, but a closer inspection reveals that there is often more truth in science fiction than we would guess. The author points out that novels such as ?Frankenstein? and ?The War of the Worlds? introduced the world to science fiction in astonishing ways by looking into the future and making the unbelievable real. The paper relates that contemporary science fiction such as ?1984? and ?2001: A Space Odyssey? still operate on those same levels of discovery bordering on terror.
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"Frankenstein?s attitude and curiosity certainly reflected those of Shelley?s time. This can be seen when he becomes ?solely wrapped up? (Shelley 36) in his search to discover a way to produce life. Strangely, he decides that in order to study the origins of life, he must ?first have recourse to death? (36). Frankenstein was not satisfied with studying anatomy. He also felt compelled to ?observe the natural decay and corruption of the human body? (36). As a result of this he spent days and nights in ?vaults and charnel-houses? (36-7). Victor was wildly possessed and was determined to continue with his experiment at any expense."
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Invasion and Colonialism in Science Fiction, 2008.
A discussion of invasion and colonialism themes in science fiction.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper examines the theme of invasion in science fiction and how it is, in fact, a colonial topic. The paper also takes a look at related themes such as infestation and infection. It draws upon famous film examples such as "Robocop", "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", and "Alien" to illustrate the symbolic significance of the invader's appearance and what it represents. To conclude, the paper asserts that battles against slick and slimy science-fiction monsters and bad guys reflect the West's battle against outside religious extremists.
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"Invasions taking over the mind or body, in an offensively intimate way, are all part of the colonial horror. We are beguiled by a slick oppressor. Memorable science fiction films hone in on this theme of the intruder's allure. A storm trooper is as glossy as a Nazi soldier's boots. There is a brutal anonymity to their sheen, which makes viewers feel dishevelled yet intrigued with what lies beneath. On the other hand, the monster in Alien is covered in slick ooze (Pickover 99). The monster resembles a malignant organ. Ridley Scott's monster is like the lost part of our civilized psyche's missing mojo, and we almost want to stuff it back in, though the monster's only goal is to destroy (Mulhall 47). It is like an AIDS virus: death within temptation. In my opinion, this connection between bodily fascination and death has helped keep the Alien franchise lucrative."
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Science Fiction, 2008.
An analysis of the three different eras of science fiction.
1,004 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses how setting in science fiction is a key element, as it is in all fiction, though the way it is used and the emphasis given to it among the various elements of fiction may differ. In particular, the paper discusses how, in his anthology "Masterpieces", Orson Scott Card divides science fiction somewhat arbitrarily into three categories according to era ("The Golden Age," "The New Wave," and "The Media Generation"). The paper then examines the style and settings of each of these eras with reference to different novels.
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"Setting is important in the structure of the novel Count Zero by William Gibson. The setting is the future, but it is not a distant future. It is rather a projection of the present into what Gibson sees as the next logical step as the use of the computer makes the cyberspace that Gibson named in an earlier book into a parallel reality set alongside the "real" world in which we live. Both worlds have evolved in the direction of increasing corporate control accompanied by further surrender of individuality and autonomy on the part of the human inhabitants of the planet. "
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Ray Bradbury: Science Fiction Frontier, 2002.
This is a research paper on the author Ray Bradbury, arguing that he was in fact a writer of science fiction, not fantasy.
1,514 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The paper discusses the life and work of author Ray Bradbury. It has a summary of his life, a close reading of one of his short stories, and describes writing styles, themes, and his own thoughts arguing that he was a writer of science fiction. The writers main arguments throughout the paper is that Bradbury's style was more like that of science fiction and not of fantasy. Mainly discusses his work "The Crowd".
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"Ray Bradbury, mostly known for his work in Fahrenheit 451, was actually a much broader producer of works than most of us have thought. Throughout his lifetime he wrote over 500 stories, plays, screenplays, radio, music, comic books, and poems (Wolfe 61). But an argument about his works has been debated ever since he became a prominent writer. Was he in fact one of the first Science Fiction writers of all time?"
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The Science Fiction Genre, 1999.
This paper looks at the rise and subsequent popularity of a the literary genre, science fiction.
1,405 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper shows how science fiction addresses the very real themes and concerns of modern society. It also supports the idea that as long as we continue to develop technologically as a species, as long as we continue to dominate our planet and begin to look to the heavens for other places to explore, there will always be a place for science fiction literature.
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"Science Fiction. That short phrase floods the senses with a barrage of fantastical characters, realms, alien races and intergalactic space wars. Indeed, it is easy for the casual observer of science fiction to think of it rather shallowly, as a genre of literary and film achievements based solely on their entertainment value. But, as we shall explore, SF is much more than just a new-age side-show, designed to merely dull the senses with spectacular fantasies. Upon a deeper investigation, science fiction takes on a much more profound aura, and can be classified with the greatest literary movements of all time."
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